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Wendy's hamburger vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wendy's hamburger and Pepperoni Pizza

  • Wendy's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Pepperoni Pizza is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Wendy's hamburger is 34% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains 2 times more Zinc than Pepperoni Pizza. Wendy's hamburger contains 2.47mg of Zinc, while Pepperoni Pizza contains 1.54mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Contains more Calcium +329.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Manganese +93%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Equal in Potassium - 199
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Contains more Calcium +329.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Manganese +93%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Equal in Potassium - 199

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.287
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 16% 0% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 33% 0% 80% 49%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.287

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.2%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +81.3%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Equal in Protein - 11.97
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
12% 14% 30% 41% 3%
Protein: 11.97 g
Fats: 14.21 g
Carbs: 30.49 g
Water: 40.8 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more Water +43.2%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +81.3%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Equal in Protein - 11.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.415
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.415

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +185%
Contains more Fructose +256.8%
Contains more Starch +100.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +813.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 8%
Starch: 23.13 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0.35 g
Maltose: 2.01 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Glucose +185%
Contains more Fructose +256.8%
Contains more Starch +100.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +813.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wendy's hamburger Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 12.63g 11.97g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 16.82g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 213kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 11.52g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 1.32g 0.37g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 3.2g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 34mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.73mg 2.14mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 103mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 195mg 199mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 395mg 692mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 1.54mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.105mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 18.2µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 3.84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.64µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.116mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg 0.374mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.827mg 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.769mg 0.652mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.524mg 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.301mg 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 35mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 3.689g 5.271g Wendy's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's hamburger Pepperoni Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wendy's hamburger
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.582g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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